Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD)

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wbmw, not a very good analysis -

Is the 5x faster wireless connection the only advantage over our current systems?

Mobile A64s have much higher performance overall.

Are these Athlons thinner or lighter than our current Centrino laptops? Do they have longer battery life?

AMD competes in the desktop replacement market, not the thin & light currently. 90nm A64 and AXP will be better for the thin & light.

Is there a noticeable performance improvement?

Yes. Refer to the mobile A64s.

Ok, then what do you have to offer when Intel transitions to 802.11g in a few months?

AMD is introducing two new generations of mobile A64s in 2004, one on 130nm and one on 90nm. Additionally, there will be a size reduction to 90nm on 32-bit mobile Athlons. The A64 desktop replacements are the leading edge of an onslaught of mobile products!

:)


P.S.:

I think AMD is suggesting that you chuck your Dell laptop, buy an AMD laptop, and then spend $45 for an add-in card.

NOT!

All the AMD laptops I see at the local stores come with 802.11g built in.